Solution Architect

6 days ago

Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom Xpertise Recruitment Full time £96,000 - £120,000 per year

Contract Solution Architect - Identity & Access Management (DV Cleared)

Location:
Wiltshire

Duration:
9 months initial

Rate:
£700 per day

Clearance:
Active and transferable DV clearance required

Nationality Requirement:
Sole British nationals only

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Solution Architect or Technical Architect to lead the design and delivery of a greenfield, on-premise identity solution for a secure environment. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on architecting a robust Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform using Microsoft technologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect and lead the implementation of an on-premise identity solution using Windows Server 2022, Active Directory (AD), and AD Federation Services (ADFS).
  • Define technical direction, standards, and design principles for the identity environment.
  • Mentor engineering teams throughout the delivery and support phases.
  • Design and configure federation services with other on-premise identity providers.
  • Implement Single Sign-On (SSO) and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) models.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across security, networking, infrastructure, and applications.
  • Produce detailed architecture documentation, including diagrams and operational guidelines.
  • Provide ongoing technical governance and support post-deployment.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience in Defence or secure government environments.
  • Strong background as a Solution or Technical Architect in Microsoft-based identity solutions.

  • Expertise in:

  • Windows Server 2022 and AD architecture

  • ADFS configuration and claims-based authentication
  • Federation using SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect
  • Experience designing SSO and RBAC models.
  • Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, routing, firewalls, load balancing).
  • Demonstrated leadership and mentoring of technical teams.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Desirable Skills

  • Microsoft certifications (e.g., Identity and Access Administrator Associate, Solutions Architect Expert).
  • Experience with hybrid identity environments.
  • PowerShell scripting for identity automation.
  • Delivery of identity solutions in regulated or secure environments.
  • Strategic mindset with strong attention to detail and technical rigour.
  • Confident leader capable of driving design decisions and influencing technical direction.
  • Collaborative approach to problem-solving and stakeholder engagement.
  • Passionate about designing secure, efficient, and future-ready identity solutions.

Security Clearance Requirements

  • DV clearance must be active and transferable.

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